noun
- inability to stand or maintain an upright posture, typically due to neurological or muscular disorder
Usage: medical term; often used in combination with abasia (inability to walk)
Examples
- The patient's astasia made it difficult for her to remain standing without support.
- Astasia can result from damage to the cerebellum or other parts of the nervous system.
- The neurologist diagnosed the condition as astasia-abasia, affecting both standing and walking.